Advice
Locksmith advice and articles
Guides on locks, keys and home and business security from the Portside team.
Rekey or replace? How to tell which one your locks need
Moved house or lost a key? Find out when rekeying may be enough, when a lock needs repair or replacing, and how Portside prices the work.Read the article
Lost all your car keys? What happens next and what it costs
Lost every car key? What to have ready when you call, why it costs more than a spare, and how Portside checks your vehicle before quoting.Read the article
What is a WAS lock and when do you need one?
A WAS lock secures a suitable meter box or gate while giving authorised utility workers access. Here is when you need one in Western Australia.Read the article
A property manager's checklist for locks between tenancies
A handover checklist for property managers: keys and access devices, when to rekey, lock checks, meter access and strata common property.Read the article
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